Evaluating the efficacy of intermittent fasting and exercise combinations for weight loss: A network meta‐analysis

Summary Objective The purpose of this study is to utilize network meta‐analysis (NMA) to synthesize relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evaluate the most effective intermittent fasting (IF) combined with exercise interventions for weight loss. Methods This study searched five databases...

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Published in:	Obesity reviews Vol. 25; no. 12; pp. e13834 - n/a
Main Authors:	Cheng, Xiaoyan, Sun, Shunli, Chen, Maolin, Zhou, Xinyou, Rao, Mingxin, Guo, Dongjuan, Xie, Jinfeng, Huang, Qiang, Su, Liqiang
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-12-2024
Subjects:	Body fat Body weight Body weight loss Effectiveness Fasting intermittent fasting combined with exercise Intervention Meta-analysis network meta‐analysis Statistical analysis Weight loss weight loss intermittent fasting combined with exercise network meta‐analysis
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Summary:	Summary Objective The purpose of this study is to utilize network meta‐analysis (NMA) to synthesize relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evaluate the most effective intermittent fasting (IF) combined with exercise interventions for weight loss. Methods This study searched five databases up until April 2024, obtaining RCTs that investigated the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) combined with exercise. The quality of the literature was assessed using the Cochrane tool, followed by a random‐effects statistical analysis of each intervention. Eventually, a NMA was conducted to compare the effectiveness of each intervention on weight loss, thereby determining their combined effectiveness on reducing weight. Results A total of nine trials, comparing 12 interventions involving 570 participants, were included. All interventions significantly reduced body weight (BW) and fat mass (FM) compared to the control (CON) group. In terms of BW reduction, the alternate‐day fasting + moderate‐intensity continuous training (ADF + MICT) intervention had the highest surface under the cumulative ranking curve average (SUCRA) score 88.1(MD: −4.44,95% CI −5.95, −2.92). Furthermore, for improving FM, the ADF + MICT intervention also had the highest SUCRA score 92.7(MD: −3.65,95% CI −5.05, −2.25), making it the optimal intervention for improving FM. Conclusion The NMA results indicate that all interventions are effective in reducing weight. Among them, ADF + MICT is the most effective strategy for reducing BW, and it is also the best approach for improving FM.
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ISSN:	1467-7881 1467-789X 1467-789X
DOI:	10.1111/obr.13834